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How are the batteries packed?

Installed in the equipment they power

ACCEPTABLE

  • Batteries properly installed in equipment and protected from damage
  • Maximum of 4 cells or 2 batteries per package
  • Equipment has working power switch set to the “OFF” position

Packed with (but not installed in) the equipment they power

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Lithium batteries must be installed in equipment

Batteries only, no equipment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Lithium batteries must be installed in equipment




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